Gemmology
3rd Edition
Published in August 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-7506-6449-3 (ISBN)
Description
Since "Gemmology" was first published, thousands of readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice. This third edition has been revised to cover, in particular, this third edition has been revised to cover, in particular, new HPHT diamond enhancement methods and beryllium lattice diffusions techniques for corundum as well as the low pressure high temperature CVD synthesis of thick film diamond. It includes details of the Gemmological Associations recently introduced Foundation course, and provides examination notes. It contains essential information for the Gem-A exams; It is fully updated to cover recent advances and instruments. It is an invaluable resource for gemmologists worldwide.
Reviews / Votes
About the second edition: "... this is the book I have been waiting for. It is an affordable, excellent reference book with every diagram and chart necessary for the identification of gemstones and gem material." Jewellery Time About the first edition 'Gemmology is a most welcome update and expansion of his 'Beginner's Guide to Gemmology...It fills a gap in practical gemmological literature' - Gemmological Newsletter '...it is clearly well-written, factually sound, well illustrated, and combines the virtues (and fortunately avoids the mistakes) of its acknowledged predecessors such as Webster's 'Gems', Anderson's 'Gem Testing', and the GAGB's teaching notes...Well done Peter. This book is a most useful contribution to the literature and can only assist Australian student of gemmology' The Australian Gemmologist About the third edition "Read's classic work is a thorough, authoritative, and updated resource on gemstones, their characteristics, procedures of determination, and methods of fashioning into gems.The book is thoroughly illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and color plates; it has an ample index and a modern bibliography. Recommended for libraries serving mineral collectors and for all libraries supporting earth-science students in geology and mineralogy. ChoiceMore details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
approx. 100 ill.
Approx. 100 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-6449-3 (9780750664493)
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Content
Preface; Introduction; The geological origin & occurrence of gemstones and their localities; The chemical composition of gemstones; Crystallography; Cleavage, parting and fracture; Hardness; Specific gravity, density and relative density; Colour Lustre & sheen; Reflection & refraction; Polarization & pleochroism; Spectroscopy; Luminescent, electrical & thermal properties of gemstones; The hand lens, microscope & Chelsea filter; Gemstone enhancement; Synthetic gemstones & gemstone simulants; Identifying inorganic gemstones & gemstone simulants; Identifying inorganic gemstone simulants; Identifying organic gem materials & their simulants; The fashioning of gemstones; Practical gemstone identification, Appendices; Index